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as in health
the condition of being sound in body
she has the robustness of a woman half her age
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as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
the relentless robustness of the city has always inspired writers and artists
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Recent Examples of robustness
Mechanical testing showed that bending, friction, and washing had little effect on performance, highlighting the robustness of the polymer coatings and their compatibility with real-world use.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The bids have been assessed for their vision and legacy, operational and sporting delivery, accessibility and sustainability, governance, financial robustness, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the long-term evolution of the games.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Our analysis of the available data revealed wide variation across Florida counties in both the level of risk and the robustness of response systems.
—Joan A. Reid, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
That begins with intellectual robustness.
—Nicholas Dirks, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Model and data flow documentation, bias and robustness logs, and enclave attestations graduate from slideware to build artifacts checked into source control and generated in CI/CD.
—Jagbir Kaur, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For years, Google has positioned itself as a champion of the open web, regularly touting the vitality and robustness of the digital ecosystem.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The bids have been assessed for their vision and legacy, operational and sporting delivery, accessibility and sustainability, governance, financial robustness, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the long-term evolution of the games.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Our analysis of the available data revealed wide variation across Florida counties in both the level of risk and the robustness of response systems.
—Joan A. Reid, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
That begins with intellectual robustness.
—Nicholas Dirks, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Model and data flow documentation, bias and robustness logs, and enclave attestations graduate from slideware to build artifacts checked into source control and generated in CI/CD.
—Jagbir Kaur, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For years, Google has positioned itself as a champion of the open web, regularly touting the vitality and robustness of the digital ecosystem.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robustness
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Three Dallas restaurants failed inspection and rodents and roaches were found at others, according to the city’s latest health inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Executive Director Jessica Altman and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, used Friday’s event to highlight the importance of affordable health coverage.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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What’s your team’s greatest strength this season?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Motorola built the camera system around Sony’s LYTIA sensor to improve brightness and color accuracy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Those on a budget can find simple lanterns with multiple brightness levels at low price points.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Since its opening, the hotel has infused a fresh vitality in the town.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Phased retirement has proven to help older workers maintain vitality and reduce fatigue.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
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But these looser lending standards raise concerns of their own about the soundness of the financial system.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The move also was met with criticism elsewhere, ranging from the soundness of the Argentinian political and economic system to the White House’s use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for the liquidity measure.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Translating Anthony Burgess’s stylized, dystopian novel for the screen, Kubrick adopts a playful, formal approach that combines colorful, futuristic exuberance with rapid-fire editing, changes in camera speed, and a garish production design that melds space-age and Georgian-era aesthetics.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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If that miracle was exuberance around the state’s fast-growing artificial intelligence industry, much of that revenue has already been spoken for due to California’s budget formula.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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At Bossa, Duru said anticipates increased nearshoring and region-for-region supply, especially for European brands valuing proximity and agility.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Standard features also include an adaptive suspension with active hydraulic body roll stabilization and rear-wheel steering to enhance agility and maneuverability.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Robustness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robustness. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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